Pastor Bids Farewell as McCollum Leaves Troy Charge
The Southern Illinois Conference convened at Mount Vernon adjourning after district appointments. Rev. C B McCollum, longtime Troy pastor, is reassigned to Nilwood in Macoupin county Springfield district, prompting farewell notices from parishioners. Rev. Albert Vandeveer succeeds him at Troy as McCollum departs with wife and children en route to St Elmo and Johnston ville for relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Mount Vernon
Litchfield
C. 8. McCollum
Lebanon
Nilwood
Macoupin County
Springfield
Troy
Albert ‘Vandeveer
Beaucoup
McCollom
St. ‘Jacob
Mt. Zion
N. D. Sweeney
Tilden
Kinmundy
Leading Features and Today’s Call in Sante News
Feature captions from today recount a farewell bid and a local incident. A death is noted with minimal, neutral wording and no graphic detail. Names and places appear as fragments with limited readable context.
Henry Handson Dead in Edwardaville at 40
Henry Handson, eldest son of Eliza beth and the late Walker Handson, died at his Edwardaville home Wednesday evening at 8 15 from consumption after a three year illness. Born on the Handian homestead in Pia Oak township, he spent most of his life nearby, married Lulu Ried of Marine near St Louis, and had one child. He worked farming in Pin Oak, then on St Louis streetcars, later buying and shipping live stock in Edwardaville. A descendant of a prominent local family, he was energetic, temperate, and widely loved for his friendship and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Handron
Elizabeth
Walker Handson
Edwardaville
Handian
Pia Oak Township
St. Louis
Mies Lulu Ried
Marine
Mr. Handlen
Pin Oak
Atack
Haudion
Ony
Charles Wolf
Springfield
Herman Busae
Henry Federhage
Minnie
Annie Riggio
F. J. Barnsback
Albert Wick
Highland
J. G. Schoeck
Tus Cate
Schoeck
Chicago Veterinary College
W.W. Jarvin
Misa
Mabel
F. W. Seele
Social and Personal Kings and Goings of Relatives and Friends
Social and personal notes recount surprise parties for Patti Campbell and Master Willie Scott, with games and refreshments. Numerous visitors and relatives from St Louis, Collinsville, Marine, Edwardsville, and Des Moines appear in weekly calls to Troy and area homes, plus attendance at the Springfield State Fair and notes on local residents and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patti
Campbell
Willie Scott
R. FP. Auwarter
Charles Gerling
Missouri
A. Elizabeth Anderson
Des ‘Moines
Iowa
Louis’ Morrisa
St Louis
Boy Killed by Land Roller Near Blackjack
A 14 year old boy, George Portz, was killed when a land roller rolled over him on a hill south of the city while returning from a field. The accident occurred as he trailed Wm Weber, who had been using a wheat drill. The inquest ruled accidental death. the Portz family has faced multiple tragedies. Funeral was held at the German Evangelical church. Rev. Kurz officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Portz
Henry
Sarah Portz
Blackjack
Snodgrass
Sebastian Weber
Wm. Weber
Tuffle
Henry Ports
George
Frieda
Edwin
Ida
Jacob Weil
Kurz
Local notes from Troy reflect new business and community events
Fresh oysters at Kuntzmann's and Klein's shoes. Dr. Sallee to examine eyes at the Baird House on October 20. Troy Telephone Exchange issues phones at Green Tree Hotel and Wm Bour residence. Livery stable sold to John Rice. A daughter named Mabel Odell Baglin born to Mr and Mrs Wm Baglin. Advertising by A R Snodgrass and a new machine boss job for Julius McMakin in Boone Iowa. Roeder's photograph gallery moves. new two story building planned. Confessions of a Priest quoted. Electric Bitters praised for liver and kidney trouble. The Cary warns against unauthorized agents. Ladies tailoring and cigars offered by local shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sallee
Baird
Troy Telephone Exchange
Green Tree Hotel
Wm. Bour
Henry Rucker, Sr
Wm. Baglin
Mabel Odell Baglin
A. R. Snodgrass
Everett Main
J. J. Brown
H. F. Thurston
George C. Morriss
John Rice
Rice
Julius G. McMakin
Chicago
Catt
Boone, Coal and Mining Company
Boone
Iowa
Troy
Tue Catt
Louth
A. Heddergott
Clay Street
Charles Schultze
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C. 5S
McCollum
Albert Vandevest
Troy Chargs
NewWood
Fforta
Adds
Ich Ce
Legion
Tre
Henry Handson
Andrew Klein
St. Louie
Charles Schraineck
East St. Louis
Peters
Joseph Becker
Ear Collinsville
John C. Gebauer
Theodore Guennewig
Will Nix
Tag Cad Force
S. F. Mendenall
Elias Burk, Sr
Springsfield
Lucy J. Taylor
Hoge
Lizzie Wie
Frank Rawson
Thos. McAdoo
Greenville
G W. Mahler
Eawardaville
H. C. Kersey
John E. Wood
Trojan
Triplett, Mo
Mesdames F. Vierrether
Emma Stroeker
G.wasensky
L. Doering
Collinsville
Fred Darnege
Love Letter
Otto Dodd
Ponder
S. Kingaton
Charlea
Fred
George Ports
John Wesley
Troy’ Cemetery Mite Society
I. W. Cook
Troy Public School
Edwardsville High School
Mont Sluggers Lhat
Kuntzmann's
Klein's
L. Rosenkrantz
Joseph Kiesel
Market Street
John S. Cox
Wake, Ark
S. Kingston
The
Cary
Marin
Heinecke
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